Kayaking for sports and wilderness exploration

Kayaking is a recreational water adventure using a kayak, a small and narrow boat intended to be manually operated/propelled by means of a double blade paddle.

Kayaking of all types has become more popular nowadays. Depending on one’s interest, a paddler can take the kayak down rapids and waterfalls for a thrilling sports adventure or take the kayak on open water such as sea or lake to just tour and explore the wilderness surrounding the body of water.

There are a lot kayaker’s paradises around the world, among suggested are:

The mirror-clear water along the stretch of Colorado River just above the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA is a favorite kayaking place among tourists.

photo credits: Kevin Moloney, The New York Times

For thrill seekers and sport kayakers who would like to experience the rapids, most adventurers go for Great Falls, Virginia.

photo credits: en.wikipedia.org

Serenely adrift and wander the most storied Mississippi River by kayak.

photo credits: northjeffersonkayakclub.com

Paddle with the family through the wilderness of Thomas Bay in Southeast Alaska.

photo credits: Stuart Isett, The New York Times

Go expedition through kayaking and enjoy the stunning beauty of the Blue Ice Cave in Iceland.

photo credits: freedigitalphotos.net

Kayaking is a wonderful family outdoor activity for fishing, wilderness exploration, touring, expedition or sport. However, it is important to know and learn the safety precautions first before sitting on a kayak. It is as well suggested to wear water repellent gears to avoid wetting out or more often called as the kayak clothing, life jackets, helmet for sports kayaking and more.